Small Wind Certification Council Issues First Turbine Certifications

January 16, 2012

The Small Wind Certification Council (SWCC) issued its first two full certifications
and consumer labels to the Bergey Windpower Excel 10 and the Southwest Windpower Skystream
3.7. SWCC expects to issue more full certifications in the coming months, as more
incentive programs initiate certification requirements. Sixteen of the remaining 27
turbine models under contract to pursue SWCC certification have either started or
completed testing. To be granted full SWCC certification, turbines must meet the full
requirements of the American Wind Energy Association Small Wind Turbine Performance
and Safety Standard and complete the SWCC review process. For more information about
turbines and certification requirements, visit the SWCC website.